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what does the tone of a story tell the reader
a. the overall mood created in a story
b. what happens to the characters during a story
c. who tells a story
d. where a story takes place

the overall mood. 

The tone of a story is how the author shows the general attitude in the story. So if the story seems sad through the words, you can assume the rest of the story will be as well. 

Think of it as a horror movie. Weird or scary things happen in the beginning, and that general tone/theme will continue throughout. 

answer: the correct answer is b. an essay that connects the writer's experience with a topic of significance and of reader interest.

explanation: the key words are here "personal experience" since personal essays give insights about peoples' experiences in life and introduce us in their unique world that can be or not to related to our lives but interests us because we are human beings and share the same condition universally.